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CIEE Work & Travel USA is the longest-running program of its kind, and there’s a reason why we sponsor more participants than any other organization. Whether you’re a visiting student or an employer, CIEE delivers unmatched support and the best international exchange experiences.

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Finding a seasonal job, hiring, obtaining a visa, getting ready for the trip, dealing with taxes and paychecks, complying with regulations – a work and travel experience can be complicated. It doesn’t have to be. And with CIEE Work & Travel USA, it isn’t.

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CIEE works with more than 70 of the most reputable international representatives in the world. We make hiring easy through our own overseas job fairs, dedicated recruiters, and virtual hiring services. Each candidate is pre-screened for English skills, a positive attitude, and team spirit. Students are confident they will fit in, and employers are assured of getting productive seasonal team members.

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We take the time to make sure every student is ready for his or her cultural exchange experience, months ahead of departure. We walk them through the process with clear instruction and assistance for everything from obtaining a visa to travel advice. There’s also an in-depth online orientation about living and working in the United States.

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CIEE remains in touch with all of the CIEE Work & Travel USA students throughout the program. We offer tips on living in America, reminders about regulations, and great information on how to make the most of their American experience. There is also a CIEE Work & Travel USA community on Facebook where students can connect and share their journey of discovery with the world.

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Many foreigners, hold a lifelong desire to travel to Japan, perhaps because the culture is so unique and exotic, especially for westerners. It has a reputation for being expensive and difficult for outsiders to assimilate into, so it’s best to be well-prepared before attempting to work and travel here. However, for those that are willing to push through the culture shock, the rewards for working and travelling in Japan can be great. Read on through our guide to making the most of your adventure in the Land of the Rising Sun. 1. Work in IT in Japan The tech field, of course, is constantly expanding and evolving, and Japan is a country often on the cutting-edge of technological advances. If you have good programming or software engineering skills, you can often find work without speaking much Japanese, which is generally a barrier to entry for many foreigners seeking work in Japan. 2. Teaching English at cram schools  Teaching English as a native speaker is the most common position for foreigners looking to work and travel in Japan. The jobs often don’t pay very well, but backpackers can find work teaching at any time of year, and therefore is a great starting point for new arrivals looking to learn about Japanese culture. 3. Caregiving in an ageing home It is common knowledge that Japan has the highest proportion of elderly citizens of any country in the world. This has created a busy and booming market for elder care, since many young people in the big cities live in cramped apartments are too busy with work to keep their parents at home. If you enjoy working with older people, you don’t necessarily need any experience or even great Japanese language skills to start working in elder care in Japan.

VOLUNTEER WORK VISA / PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR JAPAN

Japan allows several nationalities from having to obtain a tourist visa before entering the country. Citizens from most European countries, United States, Australia, and Argentina do not need to get the Japan Tourist Visa since they are considered visa-exempt countries for tourism purposes. Nationals from any of those regions can stay in Japan for a maximum of 90 days visa-free and are assigned Temporary Visitor status. Under the single-entry regulation, tourists can remain in Japan for up to 30 days, but this tourist visa is valid for a period of up to 90 days. Tourists can also apply for a double-entry visa for 2 short trips within a 6-month period. An E-Visa option is upcoming, but has yet to be released, likely due to the pandemic. Citizens of China, Russia, the Phillippines, Vietnam and CIS countries will need a tourist visa sorted before entering the country.

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For being a relatively small, island-based country, Japan enjoys a wide variety of climates. Visitors are attracted not only to the cities but to mountain resorts and organic farms in small rural villages. Backpackers have their choice from a variety of beautiful locations when finding work in hospitality.  Springtime is the best point in the year to find hospitality work, with many visitors coming over to witness the cherry blossoms but before western tourists start to arrive on summer vacation en masse. There are hotels alongside hot springs where you can volunteer in exchange for a bed, as well as hostels in the big city of Hokkaido where you can learn the art of running a hostel.

SUMMER JOBS

We recommend finding a work and travel opportunity at one of Japan’s many organic farms in the summer months. There are the usual fruit and vegetable farms, but also bee farms where honey is harvested, and terraced farms for rice.  You’ll learn unique growing methods that will give you an edge back home if you decide to continue in the gardening or landscaping field. Just be aware that summers in Japan can be extremely hot, so you should be in good physical condition.

Many people say autumn is the best time of year to visit Japan, since the weather is at its most pleasant and mild.  It’s a great time to join historical conservation projects in the country. You’ll have the option of working in far off temples or hosting groups that visit these sites. All you need to partake in these projects is an interest in history and a willingness to work.

Japan has proudly hosted the winter Olympics before, and it is clear to see why - the ski resorts are very popular. Backpackers can find work and travel opportunities at these places in Nagano, Niigata, and Yamagata prefecture, even if you don’t have any winter sports experience. How? Often au pairs are needed to watch after children, or chalet cleaners to keep the resorts clean.

ATTITUDE TO FOREIGNERS WORKING OR VOLUNTEERING IN JAPAN

Japan is an extremely modern country, with all the comforts of home and then some. You shouldn’t have any concerns about health issues or safety while working and travelling in Japan.  The challenges for a foreigner in Japan come with understanding the nuances of social behaviour within the culture. As a westerner, it can be difficult to grasp the priority of “the group” over the individual. You must learn to respect these social constructs, however, or you will not be embraced by your employers. Some ex-pats complain that even after years of living in Japan and learning the language fluently, they never truly feel welcome. Japan is certainly an enticing and mysterious bucket-list country for working travellers. So the only question remains - are you ready to start planning your Japanese adventure?

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Do you want to work overseas, but you don’t have much professional experience? If you speak English, you have one of the most desirable skills to work in some non English speaking countries. You can use this skill all over the world to teach English as a valid and meaningful occupation earning a generous salary to fund your travels (and life). Our Teach trips give you the chance to take part in a 3-4 week class-based TEFL or TESOL course where you’ll learn how to teach English to foreign students. You’ll be provided with accommodation, transfers and cultural activities and excursions throughout your course. Upon completion, you’ll be awarded an internationally-recognised accreditation which will give you the freedom to teach and travel all over the world or land a local teaching placement. You may enjoy it so much that you take it up as a long term career as there is growth potential! Most of our English teaching trips are in destinations where your dollar will go far to experience more - from cheap exotic food and booze to transportation, you’ll be able to party hard and travel loads when not teaching.

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Work and travel programs are relatively new, so we don’t blame you for wanting to get to know them a bit better before diving in. In fact, when we first started Remote Year, work and travel programs weren’t really a thing .

In 2014, Greg Caplan and Sam Pessin - the cofounders of Remote Year - were looking for a way to continue building their careers while traveling the world. They knew that people were the most creative and productive when they were inspired by their surroundings and that, with a great WiFi connection, great work could be done from anywhere.

We’ve led the way by ushering in a remote work lifestyle that doesn’t separate work from “real life” - it brings the two together so that each can be pursued to its full potential. That’s what we believe a work and travel program should do.

What is a Work and Travel Program?

Let’s start with a basic definition. A work and travel program is an organized experience in which participants have an opportunity to keep their jobs and work remotely while traveling the world.

Simple, right? Now, let’s shake things up.

Work and travel programs vary based on different factors including the length of the program , the number of people in each group, what types of people form the community, where the program travels to , what kinds of resources participants have access to and so on.

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One thing a work and travel program is not: a job provider. Participants typically come to the program with a full-time position, freelance clients or their own business in hand, ready to take on the next step in their career while traveling the world.

That’s what a work and travel program looks like on paper. What that description doesn’t tell you is how life-changing, earth-shaking and goosebump-giving a work and travel program can be. So, if you don’t know what jobs you can do from anywhere yet and you want to know how to get a remote job , don’t worry, we got you back.

Interested in learning more about Remote Year and how a work and travel program could fit into your lifestyle?   Click here to get started .

Why go on a Work and Travel Program?

We get asked this question a lot. While everyone seems to have a different answer , each response typically revolves around one of three main topics:

Freedom and Purpose

Hands down, one of the main reasons that people join a work and travel program is because they are searching for a larger sense of freedom and purpose. Whether that means the ability to set your own schedule or adding a bit of adventure to a role that is already remote, a work and travel program can provide the structure and support you need to continue pursuing your passions, both personal and professional. Learn how to become a digital nomad and open your mind to the idea that frequent exposure to new surroundings will result in creativity, inspiration and a renewed commitment to your goals - and then get out there and achieve them. Open your mind to the idea that frequent exposure to new surroundings will result in creativity, inspiration and a renewed commitment to your goals - and then get out there and achieve them.

Ever heard of the term “comfort zone”?It’s not a part of our vocabulary. A work and travel program will push you to discover parts of your personality that haven’t been stimulated in years. Instead of heading to happy hour after work with your typical crew, you’ll be inspired to expand your network and prospect new clients - or employees if you own your own business. In fact, many employees use work and travel programs as an opportunity to get to know a country and culture that their company is considering as a potential market.

The people who go on work and travel programs have an opportunity to live in each city that they travel to as a local. On Remote Year, we even have on-the-ground City Teams that curate immersive cultural events and provide personal recommendations on where to eat, work and explore.

Beyond the new relationships that you will create throughout the year, travel in itself will force you to grow in ways that you might not expect.  Everyday tasks like shopping for groceries and making dinner reservations will take a bit of extra effort as you adjust to cultural norms in a new country. When you decide to let go of the comforts that have been holding you back, you enter the growth zone and find ways to succeed in any environment.

Hands-down, one of the major reasons why people join a work and travel program is because they are craving community. There is nothing quite like the bond that you will develop with each of your fellow travelers after living, working and exploring together for an entire year. These are the people who will start as friends and become more like family as you work together, laugh together and support each other through rough patches. With so many talented, motivated people inspiring you to reach the next level in your career, you’ll feel empowered to crush your goals and encourage others in their endeavors.

You have the unique ability to pick the brains of professionals from different industries, engage a test audience for your new business idea and, just think, you’ll finally have a few friends to drag along to that meetup you’ve been wanting to attend! Whether you are a full-time employee at a company, a freelancer or own your own company, you’ll find that group meals, jam sessions, local experiences and late nights in the workspace will lead to a diverse professional network that will last a lifetime.

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Let’s face it: while the bank of mom and dad was once an excellent option for an interest-free loan (*cough* handout *cough*) for traveling the globe, one day you’ve got to stand on your own two grown-up feet.

Ok, we know that all work and no play makes Jack (well, any traveler) a dull boy. Which is why there’s no better way than to fulfil wanderlust and calm those itchy feet than with paid work abroad programs . Yup, you read that correctly: it is possible to work and travel, all while leaving your parents busting with pride, your peers marvelling over your Insta-perfect photos, and your future employers swooning over the new skills etched onto your resume.

But how can you track down these barely believable workplace adventures, aka work abroad programs for adults? Well, my friend, I’m glad you asked. Let me introduce you to the land of work AND play, a place where novice skiers can transform to pros in a season and where a TEFL certificate can get you a teaching job in literally any part of the world.

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While the experience you gain will be worth your weight (x100) in gold, it doesn’t hurt to earn some cash in exchange for putting all of those hours in. That’s why we’ve brought you this shortlist of paid work abroad programs, in Europe , Australia , and beyond. 

1. Become a friend to the ocean and get paid to help with turtle conservation.

Try that whole “find-work-you-really-believe-in” thing by conserving marine life while you work abroad

Few paid work abroad programs are as turtley awesome as this one: working with the little critters on the enchanting shores of Cape Verde, a small archipelago of ten volcanic islands off the coast of West Africa. 

Ideally, you should have previous experience and an insatiable passion for tagging, monitoring and practically living and breathing all things turtle. But if not, never fear; instead, check out these volunteering programs where you can lend a helping hand working with marine wildlife and quickly gain all the skills you need to apply.

Ultimately, this is a pretty niche job and one of the paid work abroad programs ideal for anyone with an undergrad in marine biology or an interest in moving into this field of work.

2. Get your hands dirty in the Australian outback.

Trade in your city life for the desert — you won’t regret it

News flash: it’s not just kids who get all the fun. No, while Australia might be top of the list of places for an adventure travel program abroad , grown-ups can go down under and learn what life’s really like in the outback with a rural work program in Australia. 

Don’t worry, it’s unlikely you’ll find yourself reliving the reptile wrestling highlights of Crocodile Dundee; instead, you’re more likely to be working as a ranch hand, driving a tractor around the outback, or galloping through the red dusty lands of the Australian backwaters on your own horse.

This job probably isn’t for anyone who minds getting their hands a bit dirty and who isn’t so sure about getting a bit more up-close and personal with Australia’s frankly bonkers selection of mildly dangerous animals. But if you’ve got a sense of adventure and a desire to get off-the-beaten-track in one of the world’s most popular places for traveling, then this is the ultimate bada$$ work abroad program for you.

3. Say bonjour to a ski pass and a season cooking up a storm in Switzerland.

Get paid to work abroad and ski? Yes please.

For most wanting to learn how to work and travel, the hospitality industry is often the most obvious choice, particularly for those with little experience in other sectors and with a desire to work anywhere across the globe. 

Sure, the old adage “if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen” is true; working in a professional kitchen is certainly not for the faint-hearted. But if you know your way around a stove and can identify a knuckle pounder from a mortar and pestle in a line up, a job as a chef at an international Swiss ski camp is not just a great way to grow your resume but gives you plenty of chances to hit the slopes and, well, cool down a little.

Not quite so comfortable in the kitchen? Call yourself “Soux” and get yourself a role as a hotel kitchen assistant . You won’t be getting rich quick, but with the wages enough to keep you in a ski pass and beer for the season - and plenty of free time to learn how to nollie and powder slash with the best of them – you’ll find that a job in the hospitality industry is one of the most ideal work abroad programs for adults.

But if you’re after more than just a slice of the adventure in the afternoons and weekend, instead hit the slopes for the season, with a season training at a world-class resort in Banff, Kelowna, Revelstoke or Vancouver to become snowboard level one coaching qualified.

While this does require some initial outlay to get you trained, it does come with a guaranteed job offer. So once you’re able to skim down those slopes with the elegance of a swan on skis (well, maybe better), you won’t be looking back!

4. Grab your pen and get copywriting in Peru.

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If you’re a bit more handy with, well, your hands and a pen, there are plenty of other work abroad programs to strike your fancy. Jet off to Peru for an entry level copywriter position where you’ll write content for various websites, all while attending Spanish classes and getting to know your way around South America’s most delectable culinary city, Lima.

You’ll also find that with weekends free to hop on a plane and head over to the grand Inca citadel, aka Machu Picchu in the south-east of the country or checking out the waves at Peru’s top beach resort, Mancora, you’ll hardly feel like you’re working.

5. Live in Europe’s most magical cities as a summer school director. 

Trade in your silly songs and CTF for a much more epic summer camp experience

Culture vultures will want to sink their teeth into work and travel abroad programs that see you living in some of Europe’s most charming cities: Florence, Barcelona, Milan, or Rome.

Regardless of whether you’re a qualified teacher, graduate student or undergrad hoping to widen their skillset and live in some truly magical cities, this job is the way of spending summer abroad – and earning some cheeky euros along the way. 

6. The most versatile work abroad program of them all: teach English anywhere in the world!

Teaching English is a popular and lucrative paid work abroad program

One of the most tried and tested ways of finding a paid work abroad program is through a TEFL course: aka a qualification for teaching English that proves you know your salt when it comes to irregular verbs, the tenses, and can at least start to explain why English spelling makes absolutely no sense.

The possibilities of spending a month or even more teaching English anywhere in the world are endless and open to applicants whether they’ve already studied for a TEFL certificate or not (If you’re the latter, check out our huge selection of accredited TEFL courses , read about these TEFL courses that practically guarantee you a job and how to ace those interviews for teaching English abroad ).

Expect to pay upwards of $1,000 to study abroad and then watch as the job offers rake in: whether teaching alongside the Pope (well, nearly) in the Vatican City or chowing down on bratwurst and a stein of local bier at any one of Germany’s most lively cities, such as Munich, Berlin, or Hamburg .

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Program reviews matter.

The best work abroad experiences are those where the keen applicant has done his or her homework and so there aren’t any surprises when they arrive. This is where program reviews and chatting to previous participants come into play. Remember, working abroad isn’t just about you working for an employer, it’s the job itself working for both of you.

There are hundreds of reviews available about jobs abroad , so always be sure to check them out and don’t be shy to contact the program to ask to be put in touch with someone else who’s done the program before and can give you the lowdown. 

Nail the application.

Firstly, applying for positions that suit your experiences or interests is a sure-fire way of making sure you make a good impression on your employers and enjoy every moment of your time abroad - not just those hours spent outside of work (Psst, you can sometimes even get a job overseas with no experience !).

Take it seriously.

Secondly, don’t be the person who treats a job abroad less seriously than one back in your home country. Prove you’ve mastered the art of adulting and be their star employee. Not only will you be guaranteed some stellar references, but it might even lead to you being asked to come back again next year.

Leave your preconceptions at home.

Finally, leave your preconceptions at home. Arriving with an open-mind to the cultural differences that you’ll no doubt encounter and behaving like an excitable sponge as you soak them all up is the magic sauce for a truly unforgettable experience working abroad.

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Finding work abroad that can pay the bills and give you a wealth of experience might sound too good to be true, but lucky for you, those opportunities are out there. Be diligent in your hunt and match your skills to job availability. Most importantly, be flexible and adaptable — two key skills any expat can surely attest to the importance of. Life abroad doesn’t always go as planned (though we do our best to help plan for potential risks ), but it’s always worth the ride. Enjoy!

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7 Ways to Work and Travel in Europe: Best Jobs + Exchange Opps!

Posted on Last updated: June 8, 2022

Many people want to learn how to work and travel Europe (or anywhere for that matter), but lack the motivation or drive to ACTUALLY make it happen. But I’m here to make sure you are not one of those people – working and traveling is VERY possible, but it’s not always easy.

I have been traveling for over 7 years now, and I have made working while traveling work in every situation… I mean, I am still on the road and now living comfortably off of my blog. But it has;t always been this way.

While on the road I have worked dozens of jobs in even more industries in order to maintain my travel lifestyle. I have gotten visas in different countries, worked for travel companies, worked online, and MUCH more. Below I will share with you some of the best ways to work and travel Europe that I have tried myself or at least know are trustworthy.

Ideas for Working While Traveling Europe + Making Money from Travel Jobs

The longer you want to travel, the more likely you will need a job to keep you going on the road even if you travel very cheaply. Europe can get expensive after a while, but luckily there are a lot of ways to make money while traveling Europe and even organizations that help set you up with work and even help with visas.

Here are some of the best PAID ways to work and travel in Europe. Keep scrolling for some ways to get unpaid work exchanges for food and board. Either way, you may find these creative ways to save money/reduce expenses for travel that I use too!

Teaching English in Europe

Pretty much any native English speaker with a pulse can get qualified to teach English in Europe (or anywhere in the world). You just need to complete the training, get the certificate, and apply for jobs.

Some places require you have a college degree or certification like TEFL or TOEFL, but that is not always the case. It’s a good idea to get your TEFL so you can get jobs all over the world and continue working and traveling in Europe.

You can work locally in an academy, school, or university, do private tutoring lessons, or take your English skills online and teach English to adults. There are MANY places in Europe that have a high demand for English teachers (especially Spain, Italy, Czhech, and more) and some may even pay you and ALSO feed and house you.

Resources for teaching English to work and Travel Europe:

• Global Work and Travel English Teaching Program : Global Work + Travel takes a fee to set you up ENTIRELY top to bottom with your English teaching certificate, job, house, group of friends, social events, and more.
• How to Teach English in Barcelona : Tips to get English teaching cerfiried + employed in Barcelona.
• Best Places to Teach English Overseas: The top English teaching destinations worldwide

Become a Digital Nomad : Work Online

Once again, we can thank the internet for giving us so many options for work. Many different places of employment are now moving their job force online, meaning you can hop on that too. If you become a digital nomad, you can work and travel Europe and everywhere else with a wifi connection.

Writing, editing, data entry, IT, engineering, teaching, virtual assistant, customer support, marketing, social media, and community management are just some of the many jobs you can find online that offer remote work.

You might have to change around your hours and invest in a better travel laptop , but it’s a fantastic way to earn money from anywhere in the world as there are truly limitless possibilities.

Resources for Working Online:

• Best Digital Nomad Jobs : Ideas for jobs you can take on the road
• Check Jooble for current remote job postings

Start Your Own Business or Blog

Being your own boss means that you can take your work anywhere you want with you. If you want to travel this could be your best option.

This option requires a bit more work when it comes to getting everything set up. Start with a unique domain, a mobile-friendly website, and get a little help from Google for ads and SEO guidance.

It usually takes a few years for an online business to even turn a profit and you might have things going slower, especially if you’re traveling at the same time. I also have an article about how to start a travel blog if you are interested in travel blogging and making money!

But fear not, there are plenty of people who have turned their online business or website into their full-time job and are able to see the world while doing so. Start with it as a side-hustle and eventually focus on making it your full-time gig.

Join a Global Work + Travel Gig: Teaching, Internships, Working Holidays, and More

If you aren’t sure where to start, the company Global Work + Travel is entirely based on helping you work while traveling. They have TONS of opportunities for work and travel in Europe, such as becoming an au pair, teaching English, Internships, Working Holidays, Tour Guiding, Volunteering, and MORE!

Global Work and Travel costs a bit of money at the outset, but you can be CONFIDENT that your work and travel arrangement will be fruitful. Once you pay the fees, they help you EVERY step of the way in your work endeavor.

First, they help you with your visa and any certificates you may need to do the job you choose. Then, they help you with your move, supporting you with interviews, resume assistance, job placements and even housing. Next, they place you in a work + travel social group when you arrive in your destination, with orientations, organized trips and events, orientations, and mentors.

Some of the Global Work + Travel Job Opportunities:

• Internships: For example, a law internship in France, Finance Internship in UK, Graphic Design Internship in Italy
• Au Pair Jobs: In UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, and more
• Working Holidays in countries that have working holiday visas like UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand (if you want to venture out of Europe)

Au Pair Jobs in Europe

One of the best ways to work and travel in Europe is by becoming an au pair – a live-in nanny for little kids and often helping them with their English skills, too. Au Pair jobs in Europe generally include housing and food with a local family (an AMAZING way to get to know the culture) and a weekly stipend.

You are generally expected to help with house duties such as cooking, cleaning, and helping with the children, often teaching them English. You can sometimes even go on holiday with your host family and become like a member of the family!

Resources for Becoming an Au Pair in Europe

• Global Work + Travel Au Pair Program : Get an Au Pair Job, a support system, a social circle, a mentor, help with visas and transport, and more.
• Tips for Getting an Au Pair Job in Spain : My top tips and links for Spain au pair jobs
• Brose Au Pair Jobs on aupair.com

Ideas for Working While Traveling Europe: Working in Exchange for Accommodation, Food, and More

Here are some of the best ways to find work exchanges in Europe. Work exchanges involve doing work in exchange for housing, food, and oftentimes much more! This is a great way to save TONS of money and also get local experiences for free.

Sign Up for Worldpackers

Worldpackers is one of the best platforms to find AMAZING work exchanges all over the world. Some of the jobs you can get on Worldpackers include helping gardening in a Scottish castle, maintenance in an Italian Villa, picking flowers on a farm in Wales, helping in an animal sanctuary in Spain, working on a vineyard in Italy, party planning in hostels, helping on permaculture farms all over the world, and MORE.

Generally, Worldpackers work exchanges require 20-30 hours a week for anywhere from 1 week to 3 months. In exchange, you’ll get a bed and food, and oftentimes also drinks, local tours, hikes, events and parties, transport, and more. You will definitely also get an incredible local experience, new skills, and new friends!

If you are traveling long-term or in search of true collaborative local experiences where you can learn something totally new, give Worldpackers a try. You can find SO many interesting and exciting experiences on Worldpackers – I use them myself when I get the chance. For a discount on membership, use my code KIMMCONN.

Work in a Hostel

If you are looking to find work and still live the backpacker lifestyle and probably get in a good amount of partying too, try working in a hostel. Many backpacker hostels in Europe (and all over the world) have plenty of positions open for people to work at the front desk, cooking, cleaning, and organizing tours and parties.

Sometimes these hostels exchange work for accommodation, and others can pay a bit too. But if you start doing this you will be able to do it EVERYWHERE and stay a few months in one place before moving on again. And you’ll meet tons of people too! There are lots of hostel jobs on Worldpackers.

Rules for Traveling Europe : Travel Insurance + 3 Months in the Schengen

Before you hop on a plane to the next hot European destination, we need to go over the bureaucracy of all this. First of all, you will need travel insurance to cover you – we have used Heymondo for many years and recommend them fully. Here is our Heymondo travel insurance review and 5% off booking link.

One of the more important things to know before going to Europe long-term (after understanding what to pack for the time of year) is knowing what the Schengen Area is. Established in 1995, the area is borderless travel for 26 countries which are all in Europe. What that means is if you’re going from Spain to Germany, you won’t have to pass through passport control.

Europe as a name gets tossed around all the time as a term that covers all countries on the continent. For travel purposes, this is fine. If you’re going to Europe for the summer, you can travel to Italy, Slovenia, Norway and the UK without any problems.

Let’s break it down further, however. Some countries are all part of the European Union but the not part of the Schengen Area. Norway and Switzerland are part of the Schengen Area but not part of the EU. Ireland uses the Euro and is part of the EU but is not part of the Schengen Area.

Confusing, right?

Rules of the Schengen Region of Europe

If you’re planning on staying in any country in Europe for longer than 90 days (except Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, Andorra and a few others), you will need a visa. The majority of countries will make you apply for a visa before coming over, like Spain and Italy. Some countries, like France, will let you apply for a visa once you’re inside the country.

Check with your destination country’s visa and passport policy before traveling, if you plan to stay more than 90 days. Failing to meet the requirements could result in denial of entry.

Also, never overstay your visa or that 90 day period. Some countries don’t mind as much, but others like the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Ireland are notorious for cracking down on people that overstay by even a day.

Travel Within Europe

European travel is incredibly easy. They have plenty of planes, buses, trains and car-sharing opportunities for you to get around the country in. As a non-EU citizen, however, you may be subjected to different requirements and regulations traveling within the continent.

One of the best ways to travel around Europe is with a Eurail pass , which allows you to travel between 30+ countries with one train pass. Epic!

Some other fantastic resources for European travel are Bookaway , which enables you to book LOTS of bus routes in advance, and BlablaCar , which organizes carpooling between MANY destinations throughout Europe.

I hope this post has been helpful in motivating you to work and travel in Europe! Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or DM me in Instagram.

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